Lawrence_Jacobs_CV_2017
- 1. PERSONAL DETAILS Surname : Jacobs First Names : Lawrence Nationality : South African Area of Residence : Port Elizabeth Language : Afrikaans, English ID Number : 720208 5101 082 EE Status : White, Male Contact detail : +27847773626, laja3626@gmail.com COMMENTS Lawrence is an experienced Implementation project manager and operational service delivery professional. He completed an Electrical Engineering diploma and Prince2. He has over 15 years’ experience in the Telecoms, construction and IT Project implementation and operations. His most recent position was with Ericsson on the MTN network roll-out project and he is currently sub-contracting to them. His main areas of employment have been: Ericsson SA (Eastern Cape) Project Name: MTN infrastructure upgrade (Port Elizabeth) Nature of the project: To roll-out new and upgrade existing infrastructure to 4G. Duties: Regional Acceptance / Quality manager Cell C (Mpumalanga & HO) Project Name: Cell C 3G roll-out Nature of the project: To roll-out new and upgrade existing infrastructure to 3G as well as swap-out of NSN equipment to Huawei. Duties: Regional Implementationn / Project manager Manager Standarbank IT Africa Project Name: Balance of Payments Enhancements Africa (Operations) Nature of the project: To develop and implement a system that monitors cross border forex transactions as a requirement of Central banks in African countries Duties: Project Manager VODACOM Job title: Supervisor Implementation and maintenance Nature of the project: New site builds (base stations, datacentres and BSC’s) as well as maintenance of same Johannesburg.
- 2. Curriculum Vitae – Lawrence Jacobs Page 2 QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATION INSTITUTION& SUBJECTS DATE STATUS Matric Secunda Hoerskool 1989 Complete S4 Ndip Electrical Engineering Technicon Witwaters Rand 1993 Complete Project Management Diploma XPert Group 2005 Complete Prince2 XPert Group 2009 Complete CAREER SUMMARY TOTAL PM EXPERIENCE 15 YEARS + POSITION COMPANY DATE DURATION Director Subcontract work Self employed Aug 2016 - Present 6 Months Acceptance Manager Ericsson Jan 2016 – July 2016 6 Months Senior Project Manager Eurico Ferreira Jan 2015 – Aug 2015 6 months Implementation manager Cell C Aug 2011 – Dec 2014 3 Years Project Manager Paracon (Pty) Ltd: Contracted: Standardbank Feb 2009 – Jan 2011 2 years Project Manager Siemens Mar 2008 – Jan 2009 1 year Project Manager Paracon (Pty) Ltd: Contracted at Standard Bank Jul 2007 – Feb 2008 1 year Project Manager Paracon (Pty) Ltd: Contracted: Dimension Data Mar 2007 – Jun 2007 4 months Project Manager Neotel (Pty) Ltd Jan 2007 – Feb 2007 2 months Self Employed Joint initiative with telecoms contractor Jan 2006 – Dec 2006 1 year Project Manager Cell C Jan 2003 – Dec 2005 3 years Supervisor – Implementation and maintenance Vodacom April 1998 – Nov 2002 5 years Project Co-ordinator First National Bank Jan 1995 – Mar 1998 4 years Engineering Training Eskom Jan 1992 – Dec 1994 3 years
- 3. Curriculum Vitae – Lawrence Jacobs Page 3 CAREER HISTORY Company : Self Employed Period : August 2016 - Present Position : Company owner - subcontractor Summary : Responsibilities: Turnkey site build implementation of telecoms base stations from civil build to handover to clients Managing and staff and all business aspects Company : Ericsson Period : January 2016 – July 2016 Position : Regional Acceptance manager (Port Elizabeth) Summary : Responsibilities: Turnkey site build implementation and quality from civil build to handover to client MTN Liaison with all teams (Civil, RAN and TX) for the compilation of Turnkey site build “as built documents”, verifying quality in terms of planned to actual and the presentation and handover to the client MTN Quality assurance on all engineers certificates and audit trail SPOC for all handover related issues Company : Eurico Ferreira Period : January 2015 – August 2015 Position : Senior Project Manager (Fibre implementation) Summary : Responsibilities: Project management of new site builds for clients SPOC to clients for all site build activities Duties include Site Survey coordination management, Managing sub-contractors and Site Engineers. Audit on both Health & Safety Retrofit & Electrical install, Re-certification of Site to latest regulation standards. Follow up the time schedule of the project according to the agreed work plan. Organize weekly reports of work and quantities of the project. Suppliers BOQ Control & approbation check as well as acceptance of retrofitted 3G Work
- 4. Curriculum Vitae – Lawrence Jacobs Page 4 Company : Cell C (Pty) Ltd Period : August 2011 – Dec 2014 Position : Regional Implementation Manager (Mpumalanga) Summary : Responsibilities: Overall responsibility for all regional implementation and roll- out Implementation and alterations to GSM infrastructureincluding site build civil, RF, TX (Fibre and MW). Duties include Site Survey coordination management, Managing sub-contractors and Site Engineers. Audit on both Health & Safety Retrofit & Electrical install, Re-certification of Site to latest regulation standards. Follow up the time schedule of the project according to the agreed work plan. Organize weekly reports of work and quantities of the project. Suppliers BOQ Control & approbation check as well as acceptance of retrofitted 3G Work Achievements: Significant increase in roll-out speed in the region since joining as well as quality of network delivery. Company : Paracon (Pty) Ltd: Contracted at Standard Bank AFRICA Period : February 2009 – Jan 2011 Position : Business Systems / Software Development Project Manager Summary : Responsibilities: Development of the business case in conjunction with the business stakeholders Development and presentation of motivation to management for project viability, incorporating a detailed business plan Development of detailed Scope of work and Functional System Specification document in conjunction with the Business analyst and Business stakeholders Development of detailed project schedules, work breakdown structures in cooperation with the various technical leads, business analysts and system engineers Compilation of detailed project budget for approval Management of projects in accordance with the detailed plans and approved budget with a specific focus on the client’s expectations and commercial management of the project Performing a leadership function for all resources assigned to the project ensuring goals are clear and teamwork is harnessed to ensure project success
- 5. Curriculum Vitae – Lawrence Jacobs Page 5 Management of the various technical leads, business analysts and system engineers to proactively identify and manage project risks and project related issues Working with the various team managers to plan current and future project resourcing Management of the various business integration processes Monitoring of performance and delivery against a pre- defined schedule and plan and report as appropriate Managing of change control procedures and ensuring project teamwork are aligned to company procedures Management of technical workshops, progress meetings and reporting Company : Siemens Period : March 2008 – January 2009 Position : Project Manager Summary : Responsibilities: Manage all project related activity planning including software development, electrical design, instrumentation design, mechanical design, civil design and Health and Safety planning Management of tender processes including compilation of tender presentation document to the client Management of various procurement and expediting activities in close liaison with procurement in head office Understanding and management of contractual matters, specifically issues around main- and sub-contracts Manage the project execution process of projects as part of a larger project team Liaison with system engineer and design team on any design / specification issues Management of all sub-contractor activities, including electrical installation, mechanical installation, civil installation, Firefighting installation etc. 16.2 Responsibility in terms of the National Health and Safety act on site Project progress measurement and progress reporting Pro-active management of project risks and opportunities Responsibility for the contractual, commercial, SHEQ (Safety Health Environment and Quality) and technical aspects of projects Preparation of monthly invoicing schedules Project financial management Propose and prepare any claim and variation orders on the project Management of client interfaces firmly, while maintaining relationships for future work Company : Paracon (Pty) Ltd: Contracted at Standard Bank
- 6. Curriculum Vitae – Lawrence Jacobs Page 6 Period : July 2007 – February 2008 Position : Software Development Project Manager Summary : Responsibilities: Development of the business case in conjunction with the business stakeholders Development and presentation of motivation to management for project viability, incorporating a detailed business plan Development of detailed Scope of work and Technical Requirements document in conjunction with the Business stakeholders Development of detailed project schedules, work breakdown structures in cooperation with the various technical leads, business analysts and system engineers Compilation of detailed project budget for approval Management of projects in accordance with the detailed plans and approved budget with a specific focus on the client’s expectations and commercial management of the project Performing a leadership function for all resources assigned to the project ensuring goals are clear and teamwork is harnessed to ensure project success Management of the various technical leads, business analysts and system engineers to proactively identify and manage project risks and project related issues Working with the various team managers to plan current and future project resourcing Management of the various business integration processes Monitoring of performance and delivery against a pre- defined schedule and plan and report as appropriate Management of technical workshops, progress meetings and reporting Guiding and mentoring project administrators Planning and chairing steering committee meetings, internally and externally Company : Paracon (Pty) Ltd: Contracted at Dimension Data Period : March 2007 – June 2007 Position : Infrastructure Project Manager Summary :
- 7. Curriculum Vitae – Lawrence Jacobs Page 7 Responsibilities: Develop detailed project schedules, work breakdown structures in cooperation with the various technical leads, business analysts and system engineers Manage projects in accordance with the detailed plans compiled with a specific focus on client expectation management and commercial management of the project Perform a leadership function for all resources assigned to the project ensuring goals are clear and teamwork is harnessed to ensure project success Work with the various technical leads, business analysts and system engineers to proactively identify and manage project risks and issues Work with the various team managers to plan current and future project resourcing Monitor performance and delivery against a pre-defined schedule and plan and report as appropriate Facilitate planning workshops and compile notes from these sessions Guide and mentor project administrators Plan and chair steering committee meetings, internally and externally Company : Neotel (Pty) Ltd Period : January 2007 – February 2007 Position : Infrastructure Project Manager Summary : Oversee all infrastructure installations on Datacentre’s incl. all data equipment upgrades, ancillary equipment (air- conditioning, power, fire suppression, CCTV etc.) installations and maintenance etc. Oversee all base station implementation from site planning (in terms of infrastructure and facilities) to construction and site handover. Project management and technical support to all new installations as well as upgrades and alterations to telecoms infrastructure Single point of contact for all infrastructure and facilities technical requirements and specifications incl. Datacentre’s, masts, containers, fencing, electrical, earthing, surge protection etc. Liaison and management of external contractors regarding SLA’s, financial procedures etc. for all infrastructure implementation and maintenance projects Setting up of SLA’s in terms of infrastructure maintenance and support of same. Project management of national infrastructure projects
- 8. Curriculum Vitae – Lawrence Jacobs Page 8 Achievements: Setting up all national infrastructure specifications. Key member of project management team with regards to national roll-out of data network Company : Joint Initiative with Telecoms contractor Period : January 2006 – December 2006 Position : Self employed Summary : Construction of GSM base stations Company : Cell C (Pty) Ltd Period : January 2003 – December 2005 Position : Project Manager (Operations Support) Summary : Responsibilities: Oversee all GSM data centre installations and maintenance including all data equipment upgrades, ancillary equipment installations and maintenance etc. Support all GSM base station implementation functions in terms of specifications, site sharing agreements with Vodacom, MTN, Telkom, Sentech etc. and project management support of same. Project management and technical support to all new installations as well as upgrades and alterations to GSM infrastructure Single point of contact for all infrastructure technical requirements incl. masts, containers, fencing, electrical, earthing, surge protection etc. Liaison with external contractors regarding SLA’s for all infrastructure implementation projects Setting up of SLA’s in terms of infrastructure maintenance and support of same. Project management support of national infrastructure projects Achievements: National project management of new VAS, IN etc. equipment for number portability 3G etc. projects in datacentre’s. Project management of Cell C main datacentre refurbishment project value approx. R30 000 000 Successful setting up and introduction of TFMC national site maintenance contract Numerous projects within the company in terms of equipment expansion for 3G and other VAS services
- 9. Curriculum Vitae – Lawrence Jacobs Page 9 Company : Vodacom (Pty) Ltd Period : April 1998 – November 2002 Position : Supervisor – Implementation and maintenance Summary : Responsibilities: The identification, planning and implementation of GSM base stations. The project management of all sites built within the region. The liaison with contractors on all levels regarding site build activities. The project management of all alterations to site including mast swaps, container upgrades, electrical upgrades etc. Responsible for all site maintenance including all base stations and MSC centres in the region incorporating the management of the site maintenance SLA with the site maintenance contractor. Key accountability included the management of relevant budgets Achievements: Project managed the implementation of approximately 300 Vodacom base stations and 2 complete MSC sites Key role in developing the Vodacom national site build specifications Company : First National Bank Properties Period : January 1995 – March 1998 Position : Project Co-ordinator Summary : Responsibilities: The project management off new banking centres as well as all alterations to existing infrastructure such as banking braches and managers houses. The co-ordination of all contractor activities on sites and the liaison with the branch management on issues pertaining to projects to enable smooth running under difficult circumstances. The liaison with contractors on all levels regarding site build activities. Key accountability included the management of relevant budgets. Achievements: Was involved on the project management team responsible for large infrastructure projects such as the revamp of the Church Street FNB head office with a budget of approximately R40 mil.
- 10. Curriculum Vitae – Lawrence Jacobs Page 10 Company : Eskom Period : January 1992 – December 1994 Position : S4 Engineering Studies and Training